Home and garden in Cornwall

About home and garden in Cornwall

Looking after a home in Cornwall takes a bit of juggling, especially with salt air, damp winters and gardens that grow faster than you can cut them back. This group brings together the trades that keep houses and gardens in good order, from cleaners and window cleaners to gardeners, tree surgeons, handymen, locksmiths, chimney sweeps, blind fitters, aerial installers, security specialists, removals firms and skip hire. Some jobs are a quick visit, others run for days, so it helps to know who does what before you pick up the phone.

Before you hire, ask what the quote covers and whether it includes materials, disposal or a return visit. Ask when they can start, how long the work should take and whether they will put the details in writing. For anything involving access, check who is responsible for permits or parking. You can browse the entries by trade, read what each business says about itself, and contact them directly to compare. Many are small local firms, so a short conversation usually tells you plenty.